Answer:
The rate of the reverse reaction before any addition of CH3CO2- is zero
Explanation:
When the reaction is in equilibrium:
HCH3CO2(aq) + H2O ⇄ H3O+(l)(aq) + CH3CO2^-(aq)
The reaction quotient, Q = Ka and no more products or reactants are produced because their concentrations are in the right proportion.
Now, as no reaction occurs,